What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider I position at Orange County Government?
An employee of this class is primarily responsible for providing ambulatory primary care services as offered through health department programs, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventative and well childcare, family planning, reproductive and sexual health care, prenatal care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies in collaboration with supervising physician.
Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Advanced Practice Provider II with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client/family needs and requests. Supervision is not the responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required.
Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/877966
NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Family Nurse Practitioner Program, AND
Possession of Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant national certification, AND
Current NC licensure or eligible for licensure/approval to practice as issued by the North Carolina Medical Board or the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Medical Board,
AND
If a Nurse Practitioner, must possess valid, current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina, AND
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
One (1) year of work experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Public Health Nursing Director.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Salary : $103,035 - $152,384
